Laura Robson’s WTA Tour debut ends in defeat

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Laura Robson’s WTA Tour debut ended in defeat - but only after the teenager made a flying start.

The 14-year-old, who becomes the youngest British player to compete in a main tour event, was always an outsider against by Iveta Benesova, the world No 42, in the first round of the Fortis Championships Luxembourg.

The Junior Wimbledon champion made a dream start, breaking her Czech opponent’s serve in the second game and taking the opening set 6-1. But Robson could not maintain her dominance and Benesova hit back to win the match 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.